CVE-2016-1340
CVE-2016-1340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted libclimeta.so filename arguments, aka Bug ID CSCux68837.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1340?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted libclimeta.so filename arguments, aka Bug ID CSCux68837.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1340?
- CVE-2016-1340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-1340 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1340?
- CVE-2016-1340 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1340?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-1340 published?
- CVE-2016-1340 was published on 2016-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160414-ucspe2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035582
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:2.5\(2\)ts4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:3.0\(2c\)a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:3.0\(2c\)ts9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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